Online Foundations Training
October 24th, 25th, 26th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Explore the application of circles in our community, family, schools & workplace
Learn about talking pieces, the phases of a circle, and the use of prompts
How to use storytelling to develop empathy and share vulnerability
Develop skills in communications and circle keeping
The Restorative Center's foundational training provides an experience-based understanding of TRC’s community based model of Restorative Justice. Our trainings are engaging, lively and ever-evolving. We utilize theory-based lectures, the interactive circle experience, skill development, mock circles, as well as small and large group discussions.a
This course is open to newcomers to TRC, as well as to trained Circle Keepers who would like to deepen their foundations in the work.
The course fee is $650. Sliding scale fees may be available for those in need.
Course fees include: PDF of our workbook, access to our pages, follow-up sessions later in the year.
Small group interactive online learning. Each training will be limited to 12 participants.
Course Overview:
Friday, October 24th, 3-7pm EST
The Journey of a Circle Keeper
The Circle Experience
Saturday, October 25th, 10am - 2pm EST
Theory & Practice
Elements of Restorative Justice Circles
The Phases of Circles
The Art of Circle Keeping
Sunday, October 26th, 10am - 2pm EST
Mock Circles
The Circle Keeper Code
Closing Circle
Course overview is subject to change.
Prepare for workshops by gathering:
Elements of a Centerpiece
round cloth or coaster to set up a centerpiece
a bowl of water (or more)
a candle (or more)
some rocks
a green leaf, a flower and/or a plant
Tools for Taking Notes
pens/pencils/colored markers
dedicated notebook for the book of prompts
unlined paper for drawing/brainstorming
Items and Quotes to Share
3 items that are meaningful to you
3 quotes or lyrics that are meaningful to you
Is this training for you?
In these challenging times where our anger and hurt is easily available to us, and our desire to do something is paramount, the yin model of restorative justice that TRC teaches is harder to access. Most of us need restorative yoga more than a restorative justice training workshop!
During the training, we ask you to leave your personal agenda at the door and to surrender results. And to be trained in a model where we hold space for everyone. One can see how counter intuitive this can feel in these times that already require so much of us. We are confident that TRC’s model is a path forward but as with most journeys the work begins within.
We want to ensure our method is something you want to spend time learning. Training groups will be kept small. And if you have trained with us before: please join us again. We have a lot to share.
